Spring Bash 4th and 5th May 2024

[NewPaul]

Might be just as well I've no lift arranged as just found out my Niece has had several siezures and is currently in Childrens A&E so may be best staying close to home until she's better.
Currently got a rather nice Volvo while Kugas repaired so would've had a little drive about in it but now I'm on stand by to shoot off if I need to.

Sorry to hear that, I hope your niece has a full recovery very quickly. Handy that you have the Volvo at least in case you do need to shoot off if you need to. Shame you won’t make the Bash this time.

[Scott.]

Sadly for me I have to pull out of next weeks bash.
Last weekend a good sized blur appeared in my vision, after a few days of screwing around between optician and hospital it has been confirmed as a large floater that is putting strain on my retina.
Apparently it’s a semi common complication of cataract surgery and not that big of a deal unless you only have one eye like me.


If the floater puts too much strain on the retina it might tear and become detached (leaving me blind and needing surgery to repair it)
I have been told it will take several weeks for the floater to shrink enough to where it is not a problem and I have been warned against stressing the eye in the mean time.
So a 4.5 - 5 hour is out of the question for me.


Neil I committed to the chippy and will still send my share of the cost to you once you post it in the thread.


My apologies folks I was so looking forward to meeting you all, I had everything prepared and packed ready for the journey but I will be at the next bash (unless I get blinded by a detached retina )

[NewPaul]

Sadly for me I have to pull out of next weeks bash.
Last weekend a good sized blur appeared in my vision, after a few days of screwing around between optician and hospital it has been confirmed as a large floater that is putting strain on my retina.
Apparently it’s a semi common complication of cataract surgery and not that big of a deal unless you only have one eye like me.


If the floater puts too much strain on the retina it might tear and become detached (leaving me blind and needing surgery to repair it)
I have been told it will take several weeks for the floater to shrink enough to where it is not a problem and I have been warned against stressing the eye in the mean time.
So a 4.5 - 5 hour is out of the question for me.


Neil I committed to the chippy and will still send my share of the cost to you once you post it in the thread.


My apologies folks I was so looking forward to meeting you all, I had everything prepared and packed ready for the journey but I will be at the next bash (unless I get blinded by a detached retina )

Really sorry to hear that Scott but you’ve definitely made the right decsion. Make sure you do as you’re told and rest up and all being well you’ll have a swift recovery. Fingers crossed you make one of the next two dates.

[Scott.]

Really sorry to hear that Scott but you’ve definitely made the right decsion. Make sure you do as you’re told and rest up and all being well you’ll have a swift recovery. Fingers crossed you make one of the next two dates.

Thanks Paul, if not the next it will be the last but Im planning for the next one as I should be free of risk by then.
Plus I just bought a new tent for this meet and Im so pissed off.... Think Angry tightwad jock

[tinbum]

Whine, moan complain. I only have one eye and don’t want to go blind in that one…..

Fudging man up man! You can always buy a bloody labrador

[Scott.]

Whine, moan complain. I only have one eye and don’t want to go blind in that one…..

Fudging man up man! You can always buy a bloody labrador

Im gonna miss your company the most Monsieur Froggy you keep me semi grounded
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Plus have you seen the bloody price of a Labrador these days, its like they're made of gold or something

[baldinio]

Whine, moan complain. I only have one eye and don’t want to go blind in that one…..

Fudging man up man! You can always buy a bloody labrador

You’re all heart, and short arms.











Alright mostly short arms 🤪

[flyingfish]

Sorry to hear you will miss this one mate
Hopefully you can make the next 2

[tinbum]

You’re all heart, and short arms.











Alright mostly short arms 🤪

I was rejected from the Samaritans again.

And not just cos I couldn’t reach the phones!

[Waddy]

Whine, moan complain. I only have one eye and don’t want to go blind in that one…..

Fudging man up man! You can always buy a bloody labrador

Clever as those dogs are, I'm not sure they can actually drive a car.


Sorry to read about Scott & Segata not being able to make it to this one.


On another point, is this a beer or wine do ? Maybe bring both ? And a bottle of Brandy or maybe vodka ?



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[flyingfish]

I believe the Bash is strictly tea total
The only drink taken is a mug of Earl Grey with the fish and chips

[NewPaul]

Clever as those dogs are, I'm not sure they can actually drive a car.


Sorry to read about Scott & Segata not being able to make it to this one.


On another point, is this a beer or wine do ? Maybe bring both ? And a bottle of Brandy or maybe vodka ?



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Bring whatever it is you prefer. There will be all sorts there. I strongly recommend you do bring brandy but make sure you sit very close to me

[les allam]

Clever as those dogs are, I'm not sure they can actually drive a car.


Sorry to read about Scott & Segata not being able to make it to this one.


On another point, is this a beer or wine do ? Maybe bring both ? And a bottle of Brandy or maybe vodka ?



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Unfortunately those last minute hiccups can’t always be overcome.
There are still 2 bashes remaining this year 👍.
What ever is your tipple,bring it along.
You won’t be judged ldwink.
Les..

[TonyL]

Sadly for me I have to pull out of next weeks bash.
Last weekend a good sized blur appeared in my vision, after a few days of screwing around between optician and hospital it has been confirmed as a large floater that is putting strain on my retina.
Apparently it’s a semi common complication of cataract surgery and not that big of a deal unless you only have one eye like me.


If the floater puts too much strain on the retina it might tear and become detached (leaving me blind and needing surgery to repair it)
I have been told it will take several weeks for the floater to shrink enough to where it is not a problem and I have been warned against stressing the eye in the mean time.
So a 4.5 - 5 hour is out of the question for me.


Neil I committed to the chippy and will still send my share of the cost to you once you post it in the thread.


My apologies folks I was so looking forward to meeting you all, I had everything prepared and packed ready for the journey but I will be at the next bash (unless I get blinded by a detached retina )

Really sorry to hear this. I was so looking forward to finally meeting you. But, as Pauly says, do as the docs say and let's hope you're better very soon. Not wanting to "get in on the act", but I've been a little concerned over the very same thing. I've had floaters for years but they are now worse and bigger than ever before following the cataract surgery and subsequent laser treatment to clear the cloudy implants. Big, translucent, like jelly-fish blobs. But my doctors have said they should just settle and, hopefully, nothing to worry over......

I hope yours clear for you soon and look forward to being able to meet at a future Bash.

[MikeHW45]

Sadly for me I have to pull out of next weeks bash.
Last weekend a good sized blur appeared in my vision, after a few days of screwing around between optician and hospital it has been confirmed as a large floater that is putting strain on my retina.
Apparently it’s a semi common complication of cataract surgery and not that big of a deal unless you only have one eye like me.


If the floater puts too much strain on the retina it might tear and become detached (leaving me blind and needing surgery to repair it)
I have been told it will take several weeks for the floater to shrink enough to where it is not a problem and I have been warned against stressing the eye in the mean time.
So a 4.5 - 5 hour is out of the question for me.


Neil I committed to the chippy and will still send my share of the cost to you once you post it in the thread.


My apologies folks I was so looking forward to meeting you all, I had everything prepared and packed ready for the journey but I will be at the next bash (unless I get blinded by a detached retina )

Really sorry to hear that and hope that it improves quickly for you!!